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Steve Harvey Praises Lori Harvey & Michael B. Jordan Relationship

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Steve Harvey is set to appear on Monday’s episode of the TheEllen Degeneres Show, and during their conversation, Steve couldn’t help but talk about daughter Lori Harvey’s relationship with “sexiest man alive” Michael B. Jordan. 

“You know, I have tried not to like him,” Steve told Ellen in the episode’s preview trailer. “I have tried to find something wrong with him that I could dig in and go. ‘Cause I done got rid of all of them. All of them. Some of them that snuck in the back door on me and lasted a lot longer than I wanted it to.”

While Steve doesn’t specify which ones of her exes he particularly didn’t like, some of her other high-profile romances have included Trey Songz, Justin Combs, his father Sean “Diddy” Combs, and Future. 

“This guy is such a good guy, man,” Steve continued speaking to Ellen. “He is one of the nicest guys, man. I’ve met his father. I’ve set up with him, we’ve talked for hours. I just can’t find nothin’ wrong with him. Between me and you, I’m hoping this lasts ’cause this is a really, really good guy, man. I can’t whoop him. Most guys, I say I can jump on ’em and take ’em out, but he just looks like a real ass-whoopin’ in the making. So I’m just hoping they make it.”

Ellen seemingly agreed, telling Steve that she expected Michael would be in Lori’s life for quite some time. Aw! How sweet.

Check out the clip below.

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Hopsin Returns With “Alone With Me”

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Hopsin has a unique style, and while it’s certainly not for everybody, few can deny the rapper’s prowess as a lyricist — especially when he looks inward and reflects on the hardships of life. Today, Hop has returned with a new single called “Alone With Me,” a track that finds him exploring the inner darkness and having a brutally honest conversation with himself.

In keeping with the subject matter’s tone, the track is fueled by a haunting lullaby, one produced by Hopsin himself. As the chimes swirl, he proceeds to take on the voice of doubt, addressing himself with the frank honesty of a hater. “Look at yourself in disbelief, struggle with your identity, stuck in depression until you diagnosed with it clinically,” he raps, picking apart his flaws. “How’s your love life? It’s still a trifling mess? Ni*ga you thirty-five, you haven’t found a wifey yet?”

In the second verse, he admits to feeling overshadowed by Joyner Lucas, lamenting on his deviation from the path. “You was spittin’ so cold, you was the Ill Mind of Hopsin on the list with the GOATs,” he raps. “Then you fell off, you should’ve took a different approach / I hate to say it, but you’ll never be like Kendrick or Cole.” For those invested in following Hop’s personal journey, “Alone With Me” should be a welcome chapter to the saga — albeit one that’s not exactly the most accessible, given the weight of the subject matter. 

Check it out for yourself now.

QUOTABLE LYRICS

Be honest, you live in the shadow of Joyner Lucas 
Jealous? I know that you are, my point is proven
Fuck happened to you?
You was spittin’ so cold, you was the “Ill Mind of Hopsin” on the list with the GOATs
Then you fell off, you should’ve took a different approach
I hate to say it, but you’ll never be like Kendrick or Cole

Stephen A. Smith Issues Challenge To Kawhi Leonard

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LeBron James recently twisted his ankle and now, he will have to miss “several weeks” with the injury. This is awful news for the Los Angeles Lakers who are currently battling for a top spot in the Western Conference standings. With Anthony Davis and LeBron James out of the lineup, there are plenty of other teams who stand to benefit, including the Phoenix Suns, Utah Jazz, and Los Angeles Clippers.

While speaking on ESPN’s First Take today, Stephen A. Smith had some strong words about LeBron’s injury and how some of the other teams in the league should be reacting. In fact, Smith issued a challenge to the likes of Kawhi Leonard, saying that the star should be looking to guide the Clippers to a deep playoff run.

“You demanded that the Los Angeles Clippers pay the farm, mortgage the farm and everything else in between just so you could get Paul George,” Smith said. “This is not about his numbers. This is about willingness to lead, to galvanize, to maximize the potential surrounding you so that you can take this organization to heights it has never seen before.”

Leonard and the Clippers had a disappointing end to their season all the way back in 2020 and moving forward, they’re going to want to prove that their superteam is worthy of attention. If Kawhi accepts Smith’s challenge, we could be seeing a motivated Clippers squad to end out the year.

Kawhi Leonard

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Summer Walker & London On Da Track Start Up Daughter’s IG: “Princess Bubblegum”

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Summer Walker and London On Da Track are expecting their first child together, and it seems like their daughter will be arriving shortly. Earlier this week, the two posed for some ruby red pregnancy photos together and announced that they would be having a girl, sweetly referring to her as “Princess Bubblegum.” It looks like the two are really starting to prepare for the arrival of their baby girl, as they’ve already created an Instagram account for her under the username @1princessbubblegum. 

There’s only one post up on the account so far, and it’s of a black loading bar, seemingly indicating that the couple are coming to the end of Summer’s pregnancy and the baby should be here soon. People were quick to point out that the username and the pink profile photo were likely a reference to the TV show Adventure Time, where there is a character named Princess Bubblegum. Many hoped, however, that they were not planning on naming their daughter Bubblegum. 

“i know you ain’t name that baby PRINCESS BUBBLEGUM… i know it for a fact,” one commenter said on the post. “Her name probably is bubblegum knowing how celebrities name their child anything,” said another. Some speculated that there’s no way Summer would name her daughter Bubblegum, writing, “Y’all do know princess bubblegum is from adventure time I don’t think they actually named that baby that it’s probably a nickname.”

We’ll likely get more news about the baby’s name once she arrives. Congrats Summer and London!

The D.O.C Is Getting A Documentary From “The Last Dance” Team

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When it comes to legendary hip-hop figures, Texas-born and L.A-based rapper The D.O.C. has always been among the most underrated. Having been a frequent collaborator of Dr. Dre’s in the late eighties and early nineties — Dre actually produced all thirteen songs on The D.O.C’s 1989 classic No One Can Do It Better — the D.O.C’s hip-hop journey was brought to a devastating end following a debilitating car-crash that left his voice forever altered. 

D.O.C.

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Though his brilliant lyricism would endure on Dre’s debut The Chronic, the accident and subsequent surgeries all but derailed The D.O.C’s trajectory as a solo artist. In 2003, the rapper emerged with Deuce, a 6-Two collaboration album that featured heavy Dr. Dre involvement. Since then, it’s been relatively quiet for the legendary emcee, who Nelly previously called “hip-hop’s biggest what-if”  — though it would appear that’s likely to change, as per his frequent collaborator Erotic D.

During an appearance on the Conversations With Chad podcast, Erotic D confirmed that he and The D.O.C. were indeed working on a new album. “We’ve been kicking around certain titles,” he teases. “We are working. We’ve also been shooting a documentary on Doc’s life. It’s been the same production company that shot the Michael Jordan documentary, The Last Dance. They were actually winning their Emmy award while they were shooting Doc’s documentary. I tell some pretty cool stories in that. It’s a real documentary where Doc invited everyone to speak openly about him — and it’s not all good.” 

We look forward to hearing further details about the upcoming documentary, as it sounds like a genuine treat for hip-hop historians. Check out the full conversation with Erotic D below, with documentary talk taking place in the closing moments. 

Lil Tjay, Fivio Foreign, And Polo G Have A Field Day In The Luxurious ‘Headshot’ Video

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After releasing his new song on Friday Lil Tjay returns today with an irreverent video for the propulsive “Headshot” featuring fellow New Yorker Fivio Foreign and friend Polo G. The three drill influenced rappers play William Tell at an opulent mansion, firing old-fashioned pistols at a group of butlers with apples on their heads. All three display much better marksmanship than most rappers do in real life, turning their targets to applesauce and leaving the domestic help unscathed. Tjay also communes with a giraffe, while the fountain outside is filled with models lying on pool floats.

Tjay’s year got off to a bumpy start after getting a video shoot searched and eventually getting arrested shortly after Christmas last year. After being booked on possession of guns and marijuana, he was released on bond. Getting back to work on his upcoming follow-up to 2020’s State Of Emergency, he released his video for “Calling My Phone” featuring Atlanta singer 6lack before apparently hunkering down to complete his album.

Meanwhile, each of his “Headshot” co-stars have also kept busy. Polo G just released his “For My Fans (Freestyle)” video in which he raps to the instrumental tracks for “Beat Box,” “Whoopty,” and “No More Parties,” while Fivio Foreign is a few months removed from his “Trust” video with the late King Von.

Watch the “Headshot” video above.

Emily B Can’t Get Enough Of Taina’s Savage x Fenty Pics

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Vixen Emily B is big proud of her mini-me Taina Williams‘ slay goals. The former “Love & Hip Hop” cast member has shared her approval and major co-sign of a batch of eye-opening shots of the mother-to-be. Emily B Can’t Get Enough Taina went to her Instagram page with the slew of pics. They feature […]

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Calboy Stays True On New Single “Miseducation” With Lil Wayne

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Chicago rapper Calboy has lost six close friends to gun violence in the last year alone, including KJ Balla. The 2020 XXL Freshman has remembered his brothers on his recent release Long Live The Kings, and he’s continuing to show respect with the release of his new Lil Wayne-featured single “Miseducation”.

The title of the song references Calboy’s love of Lauryn Hill’s album The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, speaking about his own struggles with street justice and politics. The song is written from a third person’s perspective, marking one of the biggest moments in the 21-year-old’s life with Lil Wayne extending his co-sign.

The song premiered on Monday alongside a poignant video directed by Shomi Patwary.

CHeck out the new release below and let us know if you’re feeling it.

Quotable Lyrics:

Poppin’ off will get you popped for real, you know you not for real
You faker than some shiny white veneers
And if it’s smoke, it’s just a fire drill
I’ve been lying still, in the jungle even lions chill
I make a giant kneel
I heard Heaven need some volunteers

Drake + Lil Baby’s ‘Wants + Needs’ Already Sitting On Gold

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OVO Sound boss Drake and Lil Baby are racking up the stats. The hip-hop pair’s “Wants and Needs” anthem and standout Scary Hours 2 single has reportedly sold over 500,000 copies in the United States alone. Drake + Lil Baby’s ‘Wants + Needs’ Goes Gold According to reports, Drake and LB are shining bright courtesy […]

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